Green group — KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
Why is “HIPSTER” in the Green group?
a type of underwear that covers the hips and thighs
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Green group — KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
Why is “G-STRING” in the Green group?
a type of underwear that consists of a string or strap
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (October 5, 2024)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- HANGER
- Definition: a type of steak cut
- Why it's tricky: also a common household item
- DRILL
- Definition: a dental tool
- Why it's tricky: also a power tool
- SINK
- Definition: a dental office fixture
- Why it's tricky: also a common kitchen fixture
- X-RAY
- Definition: a dental imaging technique
- Why it's tricky: also a medical imaging technique
Connections #481 explained
Why these words connect (October 5, 2024)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: STEAK CUTS
These are all types of steak cuts, including tender and flavorful options like filet and ribeye, as well as tougher cuts like skirt and hanger.
Green group: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
These are all types of underwear, including styles that provide coverage and support, as well as those that are more revealing and fashionable.
Blue group: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
These are all things that might be involved in a dentist visit, including tools used for exams and procedures, as well as equipment for cleaning and imaging.
Purple group: BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS
These are all brands that have become so well-known and widely used that they are now often used as generic terms for their respective products.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“TOOTHBRUSH”
Seems like it belongs to: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
Actually belongs to: None, but could fit in INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
while toothbrushes are used in dental care, they are not typically involved in a dentist visit
“XEROX”
Seems like it belongs to: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
Actually belongs to: BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS
Xerox is a brand that has become a generic term, but it is not typically involved in a dentist visit
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TOOTHBRUSH” didn't go with INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
Seems like: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT → Actually: None, but could fit in INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
while toothbrushes are used in dental care, they are not typically involved in a dentist visit
Why “XEROX” didn't go with INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
Seems like: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT → Actually: BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS
Xerox is a brand that has become a generic term, but it is not typically involved in a dentist visit